My 2006 Jaguar

My 2006 XK8 Jag with only 22,000 miles on it.

My 2006 XK8 Jag with only 22,000 miles on it.

 

 

Nice cruise to the mountains

 

Joseph,

Your 2001 XK8 Convertible looks nice with the "Kit Car" changes......but personally, I would rather have the "Victory Edition" Tail Lights than the "Double Reds" that you have with the "Kit"...! Is this the "Paramount" Kit?

Billy Clyde @ Cinco Ranch

 

Couldn't understand how you kept it so clean. Then I saw the second photo and realised you take your detailer along with you.





The right way to run a Jaguar - drive it regardless of the weather.

Graham

 

That's freaking funny🤣🤣🤣
Lol. Ya that guy kept shot blocking me. was already the third time he stopped next to me. I think he was checking out the car?

 

no its actually a arden reproduction I had mina gallery make me since they still had the molds here In the states it's hard to find any aftermarket parts. And shipping is crazy expensive from the UK. They pretty much told me they were not going to do any more. Of course I'm sure cash would change there mind. Lol

 

copper black
ivory
20” Perseus BBS wheels

 

Proud new owner of a 2004 Jaguar XKR Coupe in Ultimate Black with Charcoal and Burlwood Interior.

Installations:
-Mina Gallery Lowering Springs
-Supercharger Pulley Upgrade
-Polished Metal Cold Air Intake
-Rear Silencer Delete

 

The Jag looks great.The wheels are awesome.

 

 

This thread was getting lonely, so I figured I should post a pic of my baby

 

What's the deal with the Hood Breathers? Where did they come from....

Billy Clyde @ Cinco Ranch

 

I got them from Grantley Design out of the UK (link HERE)... I liked the look of them and definitely needed to get some of the heat out of the engine bay. It was cheaper than getting an XKR hood and also makes it a little different.

 

how about those wheels? aftermarket? look sharp

 

Blindside,

Thanks! Grantley Design has some nice stuff!... Do you have to cut the Hood? And sorry but what's the deal on the Engine? (6.7 408 Stroker)
Nice Car!

Bill, those Wheels would really look good on a Black Coupe!

Billy Clyde @ Cinco Ranch

 

Thanks! The wheels are from Avant Garde (I had to have the hub bore opened up a few mm but I bought them used and definitely love them).

As for the motor, I went the way of the LS swap because my original motor blew at 38,500 miles in 2019 and the ZF 5-speed from my era xk8 can be a major problem with the a-drum failure. That thread is HERE.

I am very happy with the way everything turned out and I will probably have this car the rest of my life - unless someone offered me a LOT of money and then I would put it towards an F-Type R convertible

And yes, I had to cut the hood but it came out almost perfect... I will probably have the hood resprayed because the hood vents aren't perfectly matched color wise and they stand out a touch rather than blending into the hood. That thread is HERE.

 

Unfortunately New Jersey requires a license plate on the front bumper. I may move to Pennsylvania just to get a clean look on the front!

 

billy clyde,

if you ever get a wild hair to sell your coupe i hope you will let me have first shot at it !

max, XKRFACE & The Tramp

 

NJXXR,

In TEXAS, we are required to have a Front Plate also.....But I don't! The only time they've stopped me, I told them that I had to order the Bracket from England and it hasn't come in yet! He said, "OK!" That seems to work pretty well!

Billy Clyde @ Cinco Ranch